'Evening Under the Stars' is AIDS Assistance Program's cornerstone annual gala fundraiser that generates a major portion of the operating budget for our Food Voucher Program for low-income men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS here in the Coachella Valley. Our past year's galas have accounted for more than half of our food voucher expenses each year. The 2012 gala will be the 19th year for this gala fundraising event, which The Desert Sun newspaper has called "The Jewel of the Desert's fundraising Season".
This year’s event will feature the music of world-famous all-female rock band The Go-Go’s. The ‘must see’ performance, along with cocktails, dinner, and dancing, will take place Saturday, May 5, 2012, beginning at 6:00 PM at the O’Donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs.
Legendary actress and singer Barbara Eden, best known for her performance in the hit 1960’s television show I Dream of Jeannie, will be one of the high-profile award presenters. This year’s event will also feature award-winning singer, film and Broadway star, and Emmy-nominated television actress Lainie Kazan as Mistress of Ceremonies. Adding another special touch, the menu for the event is being created by Celebrity Chef Susan Feniger. Feniger is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and radio and TV personality, considered to be a leading authority on Latin cuisine in the United States. Feniger is Chef/Owner of Border Grill and STREET Restaurant, both located in Los Angeles.
